Arsenal has officially announced that following extensive testing subsequent to Frida Maanum's collapse during the Conti Cup final on Sunday, no apparent cardiac causes have been identified. The incident occurred in the fifth minute of stoppage time as Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the final at Molineux, with Stina Blackstenius netting the decisive goal in the 116th minute.
The club's statement revealed that Maanum has undergone thorough testing and received support from Arsenal's medical team. The results of the tests have been scrutinized by two prominent cardiologists, who have not detected any evident cardiac issues from the comprehensive investigations conducted thus far.
As part of her ongoing care, Maanum has had a monitoring device implanted to track her heart function and will now embark on a gradual return-to-training program. Following a week-long monitoring period, her regular training regimen will be closely assessed and supervised before a decision is made regarding her readiness to resume playing.
Originally scheduled to join the Norway national team for their Euros 2025 qualifying matches against Finland and the Netherlands, the 24-year-old midfielder will not be participating in the upcoming international break.
After being stretchered off the field on Sunday, Maanum was reported to be conscious, conversing, and in a stable condition by a club spokesperson. Despite not being taken to the hospital, she returned to London with the team post-match and will continue her recovery under Arsenal's care.
